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Rapid Recon Marks 10 Years Improving Used Car Profitability with Two New Solutions
Publishes Second Book, “Inventory is a Waste,” with Dozens of Dealer Success Interviews for Improving Turn and Profit Per Sale and Launches New Productivity Products PALO ALTO, CA – February 4, 2020 – Rapid Recon announced today its 10th-anniversary educating auto...
Dealertrack DMS Debuts New, Fully Integrated Solutions to Help Dealers Eliminate Operational Complexity, Capitalize on the Right Processes and Data at NADA 2020
New integrations give dealers the connectivity and efficiency necessary to optimize operations Draper, UT – January 31, 2020 – Dealertrack DMS, a leading provider of cloud-based technology solutions for car dealerships, will unveil a series of new, fully integrated...
Autotrader Names 10 Coolest Cars for Winter 2020
ATLANTA, January 30, 2020 – Winter weather is in full swing from coast to coast, with wet, snowy and icy roads challenging drivers across the nation. To help shoppers find cars that are both fun and safe to drive during the winter months, the experts at Autotrader...
Why Your Auto Marketing Needs Comprehensive, Vendor-Agnostic Data
By Jaden Miller, Content Strategist, 9 Clouds As an auto dealer, you know that each OEM and third-party vendor claims to know the “best” way for you to spend your marketing dollars. There’s always an angle; there’s always an incentive; and each tool — such as Facebook...
Where Do Americans Think the Most Reliable Cars Come From?
By Sarah Archer, Content Marketing Manager, Siege Media A recent study, analyzing data from more than 2,000 Americans, shows that many may be thinking more with their hearts than their heads when it comes to which cars they believe to be the most reliable. The survey...
The Similarities Between Online Dating and Car Shopping
By Thomas Pearce, Sr. Director, UX Strategy at Autodata | Chromedata | Unityworks How to use your inventory in video ads to create more ‘matches’ with car shoppers When developing new product strategies, our User Experience (UX) team finds inspiration from other...
Leading with Purpose – Part II
By Loyd Rawls, President & Chairman, The Rawls Group Welcome to part two of Leading with Purpose. As a quick recap to a recent article of mine, Robert, the dealer was getting pressure from Chevrolet about his son Jimmy’s ability as GM to run the store. After...
Auto Dealers are at Greater Risk for Cyber Attacks in 2020, Helion Warns
Timonium, MD – January 27, 2020 – Helion Technologies today warned auto dealers that the risk for cyber attacks in 2020 is greater than ever before, due to the growing prevalence of cyber attacks in general and also because dealerships make attractive targets for...
Meet the New NADA Chairman Rhett Ricart of Ricart Automotive Group
Ricart Automotive was founded in 1953 when the late Paul F. Ricart bought a tiny Ford dealership in Central Ohio. His goal was to become the area’s leading low-price dealer, and demand increased as the dealership’s positive reputation spread. Paul's sons, Rhett Ricart...
What Dealers Can Do to Protect themselves from Ransomware
Erik Nachbahr shares steps dealers can take steps to protect their dealerships from ransomware.
Kelley Blue Book Names 2020 Best Resale Value Award Winners
IRVINE, Calif., January 21, 2020 – Many new-car buyers have heard the common expression, “penny-wise and pound-foolish.” As it relates to new-car shopping, you can save money buying a less expensive new car, but later find out it depreciates faster than a similar,...
Manheim Announces New General Managers in East and West Regions
ATLANTA (January 23, 2020) – Manheim rang in the New Year with two new general manager selections in the East and West Regions. Tom Rastelli has been named general manager of Manheim Albany, and John Duplanty takes over leadership of Manheim Portland. Both leaders...
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